It is important to have a mission statement because it communicates to families what you hope to achieve at your center. Staff members should understand the mission statement and their attitude should reflect the center's mission statement.

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Maggie

11/27/2016 07:06:54 pm

Yes, it is necessary to have a mission statement in place to apply for a child care operating license in the state of Washington. Staff should read and understand the mission statement. It is important to incorporate the mission statement values and ideas into all the classrooms.

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Tracy Williams

11/28/2016 08:44:02 pm

Yes it is important to have a mission statement because it communicates to families what you hope to achieve at your center. Staff members should understand the mission state to and their attitude at the center should reflect the center's mission statement.

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Eric Peterson

11/30/2016 05:21:16 pm

Is it necessary to have a mission statement in place to apply for a child care operating license in the state of Washington?
Yes, it is mandatory.

How should staff members show understanding of the program’s mission in their daily practice?

They should run the business according to the values indicated in the mission statement.

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Jessica Hachman

12/14/2016 12:32:59 pm

Yes I feel it is important for a child care center to have a mission statement. Parents, children and staff should know the mission statement. Staff should reflect on the mission statement and use it in the daily life of the classroom.

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Karlee McCarroll

12/15/2016 02:40:52 pm

It is necessary to have a mission statement
Staff should live up to the mission every day through their work with the kids

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Shannon ludvigson

12/19/2016 11:59:54 pm

It is required to have a philosophy statement, but not a mission statement. However the philosophy is usually included within the mission statement. The teachers decision making, behavior and actions should be inspired and dictated by the ethics and goals described in the mission statement.

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Sherry Carlson

12/21/2016 08:22:27 pm

A mission statement is an indicator of professionalism. It shows they have thought a great deal about how they would like to represent their care. Also, it gives families a chance to compare different centers areas of focus to see which one may best meet their families needs for care. So while it might not be required, I think it is something that benefits the center.
The mission should be visible in the center so that staff can have a visual reference that will remind them of their work. They could have a system where staff indicate how they plan to work towards that mission each week or write a goal for the month, etc.

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cassie chao

6/4/2017 04:31:45 pm

I agree.

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Ashley Aiello

12/21/2016 09:05:29 pm

It's important for early learning centers to have a mission statement because it communicates to families what you hope to achieve at your center. Staff members should understand the mission statement and represent it in their teachings and caregiving.

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Kesha

12/23/2016 11:46:00 am

It is necessary to have a mission statement, although not required. A school needs goals and ideas to have that be the core for your center. Hiring people who agree and practice that as well as having staff review the mission statement daily can help with that.

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Rachel

12/27/2016 05:44:31 pm

Yes, it's important to have a mission statement. Staff members should know what the mission of the preschool is, and should teach to fulfill the mission

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Erin Kathleen Ratliff

12/31/2016 03:51:10 pm

Yes, every place should have a mission statement to have a blue print to go off of for their program. Guiding principles, values and belief systems that provides a supportive and successful environment for staff, family and the children.

Employees should find how the mission statement applies to their daily tasks to make it more tangible to them and it makes the commitment more greater.

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Jessica Coulson

1/8/2017 11:52:46 pm

Yes it is necessary in washington state to have a mission statement.

Posting the mission statement visibly by the doorway of the center in large type and on a colorfully decorated paper near the place where the employees clock in would be a great way to make it part of their daily existence.

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Terry

1/9/2017 07:02:34 pm

A missions statement is good business practice and must be available to parents in writing and explained to them. This helps to assure everyone involved know the programs goals. It is a must that all employees understand and work under the guidance of a program's mission statement.

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Marci Gochnour

1/18/2017 02:36:39 pm

Yes it is important to have a mission statement because it communicates to families what you hope to achieve at your center. Staff members should understand the mission state to and their attitude at the center should reflect the center's mission statement

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Dani

1/19/2017 10:07:04 pm

Yes it is necessary to have a mission statement so that parents understand the core values/philosophy of what their children will be learning and experiencing and so that staff have a understanding of what is expected as well.

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Sarah Allen

1/22/2017 04:08:55 pm

It is necessary to have a mission statement in place to apply for a child care operating license in the state of Washington.
How should staff members show understanding of the program’s mission in their daily practice? Staff members should show understanding of the program's mission in their daily practice by exemplifying the values of the program and the "why" of the reason their program was started and the reason it is unique from other programs. For example, at my workplace, a big focus of our "why" is that our program provides Spanish/English bilingual support so that students of a variety of different language backgrounds can thrive. All staff members are fluent in both English and Spanish and many have experience or certifications teaching English or Spanish as a foreign language or teaching in bilingual programs. This helps us exemplify the values set out in our mission statement by speaking to students in both languages and helping students of all language and cultural backgrounds learn to interact with one another positively.

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Stephanie Laut

1/23/2017 06:05:39 pm

It is essential to have a mission statement because it communicates to families what you hope to achieve at your center. Staff members should understand the mission statement and their attitude should reflect the center's mission statement.

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Joshua Martindale

1/24/2017 04:20:47 pm

It is very necessary to have a mission statement in place to apply for a child care operating license in the state of Washington. The reason for this is that it give you a tool that you believe in that others can see and buy into for how you see that child care should be exercised. It is also a tool that allows others besides you (the children's families) to understand and join in with you for what you believe in when it comes to the care of their children. It prepares you for what you are setting out to do and why you are doing it.

Staff members should show understanding of the program’s mission in their daily practice by reviewing and living the mission statement as they are working with the children and their families. It is important that the staff members agree with what you as a director are trying to do and why you are doing it. During the interview process it should be shown to the staff member and encouraged of them to process and talk about how they agree or disagree with what you are looking to accomplish. Having the mission statement next to the phone and near the employee section and on the walls is a good way to remind staff how this child care facility is visioned to run.

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Farahia bare

1/24/2017 06:13:56 pm

Staff members and parent should be involved for the future mission. You need supportive staff and parents acknowledgement to stabolish quality care vision. It's a three way effectively communication and support

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Bailey Duenas

1/26/2017 09:47:35 am

I agree that it is important to have a mission statement because by having one it shows families your goals and hopes for the center.. It is also important that staff should understand the mission statement and they should model it as well.

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Danielle Newsome

1/27/2017 05:05:19 pm

Is it necessary to have a mission statement in place to apply for a child care operating license in the state of Washington?
I don't think that it's necessary to have one but I think it's a good idea to have one. You can know your goals and priorities without having a statement for them.
How should staff members show understanding of the program’s mission in their daily practice?
The staff should know what it is and practice what it says to the t.

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Maria Alvestad-Ereth

1/29/2017 02:46:51 am

In Washington state, yes is it necessary to have a mission statement in childcare centers. To demonstrate that caregivers share the values of the mission statement, its core tenets should be discussed not only between the primary teacher and the employees, but also with the children when you can (focusing on kindness, or inclusion, or science, or the arts, or whatever values your statement espouses.)

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Rachel

1/30/2017 09:55:41 pm

It is necessary to have a mission statement for your childcare program that is posted where families and staff can see it. Its important to talk with staff about the mission statement so that you can all be on the same page. Staff should model the mission statement in their daily actions with families and children.

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sarah

1/31/2017 12:07:05 pm

it's necessary to have a mission statement of a childcare program and have it available to families and staff. the statement should be followed everyday

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Khadijah

2/12/2017 12:23:15 pm

Is it necessary to have a mission statement in place to apply for a child care operating license in the state of Washington?

Yes it is necessary to have a mission statement in place.

How should staff members show understanding of the program’s mission in their daily practice

Through their attitude, and passion. Needing to know why they are in the career they are in, why are they choosing to help children learn, to see the progress in the children's development. Remembering why the company started and what is the meaning of the company.

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Andrea Ofiara

2/12/2017 12:32:48 pm

Yes it is very necessary for programs to have a mission statement. It is their way of communicating to the parents they importance of the program and the goals they have set for the program to succeed. In able to have staff have an understanding of the statement they need to imply it in there day to day schedule and put it into actions. If they don't have an understanding then they are not able to help the program achieve its goals.

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rukiya Elmi

2/14/2017 02:44:35 pm

Yes i is very necessary
and it should be followed everyday

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Lizz F.

2/15/2017 12:01:28 pm

Is it necessary to have a mission statement in place to apply for a child care operating license in the state of Washington?

Yes, it is necessary to have a mission statement in place to apply for a child care operating license in the state of Washington.

How should staff members show understanding of the program’s mission in their daily practice?

Managers make sure that all staff know what the core values and mission of the organization are/is, then staff work together, collaborate, and remind each other to implement those values and missions in their activities and interactions with the kids and each other.

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Heidi Likin

2/23/2017 07:23:13 am

Is it necessary to have a mission statement in place to apply for a child care operating license in the state of Washington?

Yes, it is also nice for families you serve to know what your programs values,

How should staff members show understanding of the program’s mission in their daily practice?

They need to read it and think of ways to implement in their classroom

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james murphy

3/5/2017 04:28:55 pm

It is necessary to have a mission statement in place to apply for a license in the state of Washington. Each employee should be reminded of the mission statement every staff meeting or at least the values of the statement. The mission statement should be posted in the main hallway so that it is a constant reminder to employees of why they are doing what they are doing. Staff members should demonstrate their alliance with the mission statement by reflecting the values in their attitudes and interactions with children, parents, and other staff.

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Jennifer R Overmiller

3/8/2017 06:33:45 pm

Yes it is important to have a mission statement. It helps staff understand where we as a center stand and what we strive for and also shows the parents that too.
And by reading and understanding the mission statement staff can work better together know what goals we are all trying to achieve and be an example to one another, the kids, and the families.

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Karly Schroder

3/15/2017 10:12:28 am

It is important to have a mission statement so that when things start growing and becoming overwhelming, you can remember why you started and what you're here for. Staff members can use the mission statement to tailor their practices, because they are here for the kids' success as well.

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Aubrey Clawson

3/30/2017 02:13:20 pm

It is important to have a mission statement so everyone understands and is working towards the same goal. It gives everyone something to focus on that is beneficial for everyone involved. To remind everyone of what is important.

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Andrea Estola

4/3/2017 10:21:16 pm

Yes, it's nessasary to have a mission statement to apply for a childcare operating license in the state of Washington. To show understanding of the mission statement everyday your actions and attitude should reflect the mission statement

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Liliana

4/4/2017 09:44:06 pm

Yes it is necessary to have a mission statement to apply for a childcare operating license.
Staff should always follow the mission statement.

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Megan Rockstad

4/10/2017 09:54:04 pm

yes it is necessary to have a mission statement. the staff should always follow the mission statement and can be shown through your actions and behavior.

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Jane Minifie

4/19/2017 06:18:24 pm

Is it necessary to have a mission statement in place to apply for a child care operating license in the state of Washington?
How should staff members show understanding of the program’s mission in their daily practice?

Yes, it is necessary to have a mission or vision statement in place to apply for a child care operating license in WA state.
Staff should show understanding of the programs mission on a daily basis by making their attitude and actions helpful to the child in their individual stage of development.

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Heather

4/29/2017 03:39:47 pm

Yes a center does need to have a mission statement. It is extremely important for the staff to implement this statement. Many parents use that mission statement when choosing a center for the child.

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Esther

5/3/2017 09:50:12 pm

Yes, it is necessary to have a mission statement to open a child care center in the state of Washington.

Staff members should show understanding of the program's mission by implementing it in their daily activities with the children. How they interact with the children and their parents.

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Megan E White

6/5/2017 08:46:13 pm

Yes, the center does need to have a mission statement. The employees should follow the mission statement and their actions should reflect upon it.

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tierra

7/18/2017 05:38:18 pm

yes it is important and necessary for a mission statement . staff should know it and reflect of it at all times . children and parents will see it in effect starting with staff

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Ayita Berhane

8/13/2017 10:15:06 am

It is very important to have a mission statement because that is a concise description of the center's philosophy and vision for their childcare center. It is also a constant reminder of that philosophy and vision.
Staff members should show understanding of the program's mission by aligning their daily practices with the mission. Their actions and attitudes should be a reflection of that mission.

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Brittany Williams

8/31/2017 06:38:59 pm

Yes it is required to have a mission statement. The staff should know their works mission statement and implement it daily into their work.

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rachel illeene wieland

10/30/2017 01:08:58 pm

Yes. It is important.
The staff should know this statement and implement it into the daily work life.

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